Pony Tails Mexican Feather Grass (Stipa tennuissima) - 3 Pack of Quart Pots

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Pony Tails Grass is very easy to grow in a loose, very well-drained soil. When growing in container use a good potting soil, potting mix, or 50/50 combination of thereof in a pot that has a drainage hole(s).

If you are uncertain about soil drainage in the area you intend to plant your Pony Tails Grass, it's well worth taking the time to test the drainage before planting. 

To test soil drainage, dig a hole 12" wide by 12" deep. Fill the hole with water and let it drain. Then, after it drains, fill it with water again, but this time clock how long it takes to drain. In well-drained soil the water level will go down at a rate of about 1 inch an hour. A faster rate, such as in loose, sandy soil, may signal potentially dry site conditions and possibly a need to add organic matter to help retain moisture. A slower rate indicates poor draining soil and is a caution you need to improve drainage or look for plants that are more tolerant of wet conditions.

Pony Tails Grass grows best in a moderately acid to neutral soil ranging from 6.0 to 7.0 on the pH scale. Most average garden soils fall between a pH range of 6.0 to 7.0.   

Pony Tails Grass thrives in full to mostly sun. That said, a little shade won't harm plants. We suggest 6 hours a day or more for best performance. 

If you are planting your Pony Tails Grass in mass over a large area, to determine how many plants you will need, it is often necessary to determine total square feet of the planting area. Once you have the square footage, then you can determine how far apart you will space plants in the planting area. (Under the description tab on every plant page in Wilson Bros Gardens you will find a spacing recommendation.) Click on the links below to get helpful tips.

Depending on the type, fertility and porosity of the soil in the planting area, you might consider amending the native soil. When planting in heavy clay or poor soils mix in some sand and/or small gravel at a 50/50 ratio with the soil. When planting in a sandy or rocky well-draining soil there is no need to add a soil amendment.

To remove your plant from the container it was growing in first squeeze the sides of the pot to loosen root ball. Then, firmly grasp the base of the plant and gently lift and remove it from its container. If the root ball is stuck in the container use a snipping tool or utility knife to cut the container away. After having removed the plant from the container, gently loosen some feeder roots around the surface of the root ball. 

Set your plant in the planting hole so that the top edge of the root ball is at or slightly above ground level to allow for settling. It may be necessary to place some of your backfill soil mixture in the bottom of the hole to achieve proper planting height.

Pony Tails Grass does not require pruning though you can give it an annual pruning or mowing in late winter, before new spring growth begins to emerge.